Atomik Atomik ARC 58in Brushless RC Boat Owner's manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

2

C1 Electric Catamaran

Length: 53.5in/1360mm

Overall Length: 58in/1470mm

Beam: 15in/380mm

Height: 9in/230mm

Overall Height: 13in/330mm

Weight: 13lbs (with battery)

Recommended Battery: 22.2V 25C

5000mAh LiPO

Run Time: 8-10 minutes

(22.2V 5000mAh LiPO)

Radio Equipment

Transmitter: Atomik 3Ch 2.4Ghz

Dimensions: 230 x 175 x 75mm

Weight: 1.4 lbs/566 oz (with battery)

Receiver: 8188 4-Channel Micro Receiver

Servo: 1825 High Torque Metal Gear

Speed: .17sec/60º

Torque: 107 oz/in (7.0kg.cm) @ 6V

Note! Product specifications are subject to change.

• Never swim out to retrieve an R/C boat that has stalled in the water. If you are going into the water, use

a small boat or kayak to retrieve your model. Always wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device).

• Never stand in the water when operating your model boat.

• Remain clear of the propellers when the boat is running. Pay extra close attention to loose clothing,

jewelry, long hair and anything that can be caught in the spinning prop. CAUTION: A spinning

propeller can cause severe injury.

• The propeller and other running hardware are very sharp. Use extreme caution when working on or

around these parts.

• Your model is operated by radio signals sent by the transmitter. This system is susceptible to interference

from other radio signal sources. Before using your model, make sure that there is no other interference in the area.

• Never operate your model near swimmers or wildlife. The size and speed of this model can cause severe

injury and damage if a collision occurs.

• Some of the electronic components may become very hot during use and can severely burn you if

touched before they cool. Let the model stand and cool down before handling the motor, ESC and cooling

components.

• The battery used in this model can be dangerous. If the battery gets hot during charging, discontinue charging

immediately and disconnect battery from charger. Never leave the battery unattended while charging. If you are

unsure of how to charge this battery, please contact Atomik™ or seek the advice of your local hobby shop.

Never let children charge batteries without adult supervision.

• Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for serious injury to persons and damage to property. In

purchasing this product, the user agrees to accept responsibility for all such risks, and will not hold Atomik™, it’s

affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners responsible for any accident, injury to persons, or

damage to property resulting from the use of this product.

• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other

reproductive harm. Be responsible, dispose of properly.

• Always check your model for loose screws and components before operating.

• Always stop the engine before removing debris that has become tangled in the prop.

• Minors under the age of 18 require adult supervision when using this boat.

Atomik™ 120A Pro Marine

Brushless Speed Control

Continuous Current: 120A

Burst Current (10S): 240A

BEC Mode: Switch

BEC Output: 6V/3A

Battery Cells:

LiPO: 2-6

NiMH: 6-18

Weight: 93g

Water-cooling Pipe Dia: 5mm

Dimensions: 94 x 33 x 18mm

V700 1100Kv Outrunner Marine Motor

Weight: 12.2oz (346g)

Dimensions: 48 x 58mm

Shaft Diameter: 5mm

Input Voltage: 2-6S LiPO

MAX RPM: 40K

MAX AMP: 130A

Resistance (I/O):0.0416

Thank you for purchasing the Atomik™ A.R.C. C1 58”RTR Electric Boat. This RTR Electric Boat was designed with

both beginning RC Boat hobbyists and die hard boat enthusiasts in mind. Racers will love the adjustability and

tunability of the hull and drive system, enthusiasts will enjoy scale realism, and novice hobbyists will enjoy how

easy the Atomik™ A.R.C. C1 58” RTR Electric Boat is to drive. We hope you have as much fun with your Atomik™

RC Electric Boat as we did creating it. Not only did you purchase a top of the line RC Electric Boat, but you have

also joined the Atomik™ Team and world class product line and customer service. Every Atomik™ RC Electric Boat

model boat is hand-made using the latest manufacturing techniques with the highest possible standards. Your

model is unique and may have blemishes due to the nature of the manufacturing process. This is normal, and

further adds to your boats originality.

While the Atomik™ C1 58” RTR Electric Boat is incredibly fun, it is not a toy. It is very important that you read and

follow the steps detailed in this instruction and radio manual. Failure to follow the guidelines detailed in these

manuals could result in damage to property, permanent damage to your model, or personal injury. It is very

important to use this product responsibly. Following these maintenance and operating guidelines will ensure years

of enjoyable use. When operating your model, always keep clear of full-size boats, solid objects, animals and

people. For best results, operate your Atomik™ A.R.C. C1 58”RTR Electric Boat in calm water, low wind conditions

and away from swimmers and wildlife. To avoid an out of control model, always perform a range check. Inspect

your model for damaged props, loose hardware and loose or missing screws before and after every run. If your

model begins to operate erratically or if you notice a change in its operation, stop using it immediately and do not

use again until the issue is corrected.

ESC Setup 4-5

Batteries 6

Boat Stand 6

Rudder Install 7-9

Rudder Servo 10

Water Pickup Lines 10

Propeller Install 11-12

Safety Precautions 2

Specifications 2

Thank You 3

General Guidelines 3

Included Items 3

Required Items 4

Radio 4

Hatch Install 12

Basic Controls 13

Prop Depth Adjust 14

Thrust Angle Adjust 14-15

Pre Run Checklist 16

Transporting Boat 16

Storing Boat 16

Maintenance 17

Parts List 17

Trouble Shooting 18

Warnings 18

Setup Notes 19

Contact Info 20

INCLUDED ITEMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL GUIDELINES

THANK YOU

3

4

Install 8 AA Batteries

Note: For more detailed instructions, please refer to the

VR3S instruction manual that came with your model.

The water-cooled Atomik™ 120A Pro Marine Brushless Speed Control that came in your Atomik™ A.R.C. C1

58” RTR Electric Boat is pre-programmed from the factory. If you need to re-program it, please follow the

instructions below.

Program the ESC

Use your transmitter to program the ESC in 4 easy steps:

1) Enter program mode

2) Select programmable item

3) Choose the new value of the selected time

4) Exit

Power Switch

Steering Trim

Steering Wheel

Steering EPA

Range Test

REV Switch

Fail Safe

Throttle EPA

ST. Dual Rate

Throttle Trim

Throttle Trigger

Battery Box

AA BATTERIES

1521 AA Rechargeable NiMH

ECOAA8 AA Alkalines

CHARGER

0657 Venom Pro Charger

Curved Scissors

Needle Nosed Pliers

Side Cutters

LiPO BATTERY PACKS

RECOMMENDED BATTERY PACKS

15021 25C 5000mah 22.2V LiPO

15048 50C 5000mah 22.2V LiPO

x8

For Radio

1.5mm

2.0mm

2.5mm

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Hobby Knife #11 Blade

Screwdriver

No.2

No.1

Nut Driver

5.5mm

Ruler Straight Edge

Hex Driver

REQUIRED ITEMS

ESC SETUP

THE RADIO

5

CAUTION: LOW VOLTAGE CUTOFF

Do not use “NO PROTECTION” when using LiPO battery packs. Monitor the battery pack temperatures after

each run. Do not allow the battery pack temperatures to exceed 120º F/ 52º C while in use. Select a higher low

voltage cutoff setting to help reduce the temperature of the battery packs. It is OK to use “NO PROTECTION”

when using NiCD or NiMH battery packs.

ESC SETUP CONT.

Tuning

Category

Running

Mode

LiPO

Cell #

Low

Voltage

Cutoff

Timing

Forward

Only

Auto

Calculate

No

Protection

0º

Forward &

Backward

2

Cells

2.8V/Cell

3.75º

3

Cells

3.0V/Cell

7.5º

4

Cells

3.2V/Cell

11.25º

5

Cells

3.4V/Cell

15º

6

Cells

18.75º 22.5º 26.25º

BEEP TONES

“B”

1 Short Beep

“BB”

2 Short Beeps

“BBB”

3 Short Beeps

“BBBB”

4 Short Beeps

“Beep-”

1 Long Beep

“Beep-B”

1 Long

1 Short Beep

“Beep-BB”

1 Long

2 Short Beeps

“Beep-BBB”

1 Long

3 Short Beeps

1

FULL THROTTLE

Entering Program Mode

Shaded Fields are Factory Settings (Recommended).

Selecting Category

Selecting Value for Category

If you are unsure if you have exited the program mode, you can disconnect

the battery and your programming will be saved.

2

FULL to NEUTRAL

3

FULL THROTTLE

Turn on transmitter.

Hold full throttle and connect battery.

- Continue to hold full throttle until musical tone sounds (5 seconds).

* CONTINUE TO HOLD FULL THROTTLE WHILE MOVING ON TO STEP 2*

Your ESC will again emit a series of beep tones. The beep tones represent a

dierent value. (Review chart below for tone diagram).

To select a value, simply wait for the desired beep tones to emit and pull full throttle.

Move the throttle to the neutral position. Within 2 seconds you will exit program mode. If you

continue to full throttle position, you will go back to step #2 and you can select a different tuning

category.

The ESC will emit a series of beep patterns. Each pattern represents a category:

To select tuning category, move throttle to neutral after desired beep pattern sounds.

*YOU ARE NOW IN THE SELECTED TUNING CATEGORY*

1. “Beep” Running Mode

2. “Beep-Beep” LiPO Cells

3. “Beep-Beep-Beep” Low Voltage Cutoff Threshold

4. “Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep” Timing

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Always use a charger specifically rated to charge your batteries. Charging and discharging batteries has the potential

for serious injury to persons and damage to property. Caution: If batteries get hot during charging, discontinue charging

immediately and disconnect battery from charger. Never leave battery unattended while charging. If you are unsure of how

to charge this battery, please contact Atomik™ or seek the advice of your local hobby shop. Never let children charge

batteries without adult supervision.

BOAT STAND

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1 2

STEP 1

STEP 2

x4

CA Glue

Finished Stand

ASSEMBLING THE BOAT

7

STEP 1

Loosen the set screw using a 2mm hex driver.

STEP 2

Remove the hinge pin

PREPPING THE BOAT

8

STEP 3

Slide the rudder onto the steering rod.

NOTE TOP Hinge Pin

STEP 4

Align hinge pin holes and insert the hinge pin so that the flat spot is facing the set screw.

FLAT

9

STEP 5

Use a small amount of thread lock to keep the set screw from backing out during use, then

tighten the set screw.

STEP 6

Remove the 8 thumb screws that hold the acrylic radio box cover in place.

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STEP 7

Turn on the transmitter and then the boat to make sure the rudder servo horn is straight.

You can use the steering trim function to help center the servo horn. Use a small amount of

thread lock before tightening the set screws to keep it from backing out during use.

STEP 8

OK!NO! OK!NO!

Attach the clear silicone water-cooling tubes to the water inlet nipple on the top of the rudder.

Make sure the water-cooling tubes are free of kinks and tight bends to ensure that water flows

freely to the motor and ESC to maximize cooling.

Make sure the rudder is straight before tightening the set screw on the steering rod. Use

a small amount of thread lock to keep the set screw from backing out during use. When the

rudder is straight, use a pair of side cutters to remove the excess length from the steering rods.

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STEP 9

STEP 10

Slide the prop onto the drive shaft making sure to align the notch.

OK!NO! OK!NO!

Notch

Secure the prop using the 10mm rubber tubing and lock nut. NOTE: Do not over tighten!

Be very carefull when handling the propellor on any model boat. Be sure to disconnect

the battery first.

Secure the hatch by sliding the front tabs into the slots at the front of the hull opening. The

hatch should drop in easily so that the hatch pins seat into the holes in the hull.

Push the pins down with your thumb and rotate them until they lock in place.

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STEP 11

STEP 12

1 2

3

PRO TIP:

Always inspect the edges of the prop for damage. Keep the edges sharp and clean

for maximum performance.

Use the steering dual rate to adjust the steering sensitivity.

Refer to the radio manual that came with your kit for complete instructions.

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TURN

RIGHT

TURN

LEFT

STEERING INPUT

THROTTLE INPUT

Check that the motor is operating in the proper direction. The propeller should spin

counter clockwise when viewed from behind the boat. This will require installing batteries in

the transmitter, and boat. Once both are turned on, apply a small amount of power to activate

the motor. Observe the direction. If the motor turns clockwise simply reverse any two of the

three motor wires.

Note:

Turn the

transmitter on

first before

connecting

the battery in

the boat!

THRUST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

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Adjusting the thrust angle of the propeller is a very important tuning aid when you are trying to

get the most performance from your boat. This small adjustment has very big effects. Choose

your setting based on the water conditions and how the boat is responding when cornering and

accelerating.

STEP 1

Loosen the set screws on the

flex cable side of motor adapter

STEP 3

Make the desired angle adjustments to the propeller and then re-tighten the strut pinch bolt

and motor adapter.

STEP 2

Loosen the strut pinch bolt

THRUST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

PROP DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

A surface piercing propeller is designed to run halfway below the surface of the water. For

optimum performance, half of the propeller should be in the water at top speed at any thrust

angle. When adjusting the thrust angle, keep in mind to set the propeller depth. From the side

view of the hull, use a yard stick or similar straight edge and place it along the keel to project an

imaginary line past the back of the boat hull or “transom”. This line will then serve as a visual

guide where the water surface will be while the hull is at speed or “on plane”. Adjust the thrust

angle and propeller depth accordingly so that the propeller is halfway below the keel line. This

will provide a base setting and can be further adjusted to find your best setting. A sure sign you

can do better adjusting to the thrust angle and propeller depth is an overly tall rooster tail

following your boat. This is wasted energy shooting water into the air that can otherwise be

doing a better job making your boat go faster. With a proper setting, the roost coming off the

back of the boat will be very low and the boat will be as fast as possible.

THRUST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT CONT.

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POSITIVE THRUST ANGLE

With a positive setting, the boat will have a tendency to ride with the bow higher than usual. This

setting is useful in smooth water conditions to reach the highest speed possible. The boat will

handle “loose” and can become unstable, so it is better to make small adjustments and find the

optimum performance setting. Remember to write down your settings.

NEGATIVE THRUST ANGLE

With a negative thrust setting, the boat will have a tendency to ride with a bow low attitude. This

setting is useful for rougher water conditions to help keep the boat in the water and under more

control. At higher speeds when cornering there is a side effect of Bow Steering which causes the

boat to over steer or steer aggressively. Too much negative thrust will cause the boat to run “wet”

and limit the top speed.

NEUTRAL THRUST ANGLE (0 DEGREES)

The alignment of the propeller shaft is parallel to the bottom of the hull (keel) which is considered

zero degrees (0 deg) and a neutral setting. The thrust of the propeller is in line with the center of

the hull and has no effect on the hull ride angle.

THRUST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

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1. Inspect the propeller for any damage. Be sure the propeller is clean, sharp and

balanced.

2. Install the propeller and tighten the nut with care not to over tighten.

3. Inspect all of the running hardware for loose screws and nuts. Make sure they are

secured with blue threadlock.

4. Inspect the cooling lines for any cracks, clogging or wear that can lead to a leak.

5. Install the battery pack making sure it is fully charged.

6. Turn the transmitter ON and perform a radio check from 100 feet away to be sure

the system works. Make sure the transmitter battery pack is fully charged.

7. Make sure the area is clear of people, solid objects and animals before launching

the boat.

1. Remove the propeller to prevent injuries and/or property damage.

2. Remove the battery from the hull.

3. After a day on the water, remove any water from inside the hull.

4. Be sure to place the boat in a safe and secure place to prevent damage to the hull

and running gear.

Take these steps to prevent damage to your boat from long term storage:

1. Remove the battery pack from the boat.

2. Open the boat hatch for a couple of days to a week to allow the moisture to

evaporate. Replace the covers and hatch to keep dust out once the moisture has

evaporated.

3. Remove the propeller to prevent injuries and to keep the propeller in good condition.

Dings and scratches will diminish the performance of your boat. Keep the propeller in

a safe and secure place to ensure maximum performance in the water.

4. Place the boat in a safe place to prevent any accidental damage to the fiberglass

hull. Chips, dings, and scratches will weaken the integrity of the hull and may lead

to a failure while in use.

PRE-RUN CHECKLIST

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BOAT MAINTENANCE

DRIVE LINE

1. Remove the propeller.

2. Loosen the motor coupler set screws for the flex cable.

3. Slide the flex cable out of the drives.

4. Lubricate the flex cable with marine grease.

5. Lubricate the drive ball bearings with a light oil for bearings.

6. Reassemble the drive and wipe away any excess grease and oil.

HULL

1. The hull requires very little maintenance, but must be kept in good condition in order to perform as expected and to

ensure safe operation.

2. Look closely at the exterior surfaces of the hull.

3. Check for damage, chips, cracks and scratches.

4. Determine if damage has weakened the fiberglass and take the appropriate action to fix the

damage. Scratches and hair line cracks are common and typically do not require any attention.

HARDWARE

1. Radio control boats experience high frequency vibrations and as a result the screws, nuts and bolts will become

loose.

2. Check all the motor hardware and motor mounts.

3. Check all running gear, hardware, rudder, drive, steering linkages, hatch quick releases, water-cooling

system, etc.

4. Use thread lock on all metal to metal hardware contacts.

WHAT TO DO AFTER THE BOAT HAS BEEN SUBMERGED

1. Remove the motor and lubricate the bearings on the motor.

2. Remove the electronics.

3. Dry out the interior.

4. The servo, receiver and battery packs will need to be dried out and checked for proper

operation before they are used again.

5. Test the battery pack under load to make sure it is ok to continue regular use.

PARTS LIST

1876 TeflonTube for FlexShaft - King/Segad

1878 5 x 10 Ball Bearing - King/Segad

1883 Rubber Push Rod Seals - King/Segad

1887 Drive Dog - King/Segad

1890 Control Linkage - King/Segad

1891 Water Pickup - King/Segad

1897 Flex Shaft - King/Segad

1898 Scale Rudder Assembly - King/Segad

1907 Strut Assembly - King/Segad

1913 CNC Aluminum Hatch Lock Set

1999 Motor Coupler For 6mm Shaft - EC1

8186 VR3S 3-Channel 2.4GHz Tx/Rx

8188 2.4GHz 3-Channel Micro Receiver

1368 V700 Marine Outrunner - 1100Kv

1396 Pro Brushless Marine 120AMP ESC

15021 25C 6S 5000mAh 22.2V LiPO

15048 50C 6S 5000mAh 22.2V LiPO

1694 EC5 Connector Female - Battery

1695 EC5 Connector Male - Device

1696 EC5 Charge Lead 18”

1792 Hull/Hatch Set - EC1

1793 Propeller 54mm for 58” Electric C1

1794 Motor Mount for 58” Electric C1

1795 Hatch - EC1

1825 High Torque Metal Gear Servo

1885 Alloy Antenna Holder -

King/Seg/EKO

1886 Antenna Tube - King/Seg/EKO

Motor Coupler Set ScrewMotor Coupler Set Screw

Use high quality Marine

Grease to lubricate the

flex cable.

mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Atomik™. For information on

getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact [email protected].

The information in this manual is distributed on an “As Is” basis, without warranty. While every precaution has been

taken in the preparation of the manual, Atomik™ does not have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any

loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this manual or by

the products described in it.

Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for serious injury to persons and damage to property. In purchasing

this product, the user agrees to accept responsibility for all such risks, and will not hold Atomik™, it’s affiliates,

manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners responsible for any accident, injury to persons, or damage to property

resulting from the use of this product. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects and other reproductive harm. Be responsible, dispose of properly.

FCC Warning:

CAUTION: Atomik™ is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this

product. Changes or modifications not authorized by Atomik™ will void all warranties.

NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, compliant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used as instructed, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the product on and off, correct the interference by trying one or more of

the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the receiver.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

General Warranty Policies

Atomik™ warrants this product to be free of material and workmanship defects when new. Atomik™ will, at its sole

discretion, repair or replace defective components free of charge within 90 days from date of purchase or within 30

days for all electronic components. This warranty does not cover wear and tear, crash damage, modifications, failure

to perform routine maintenance, or any damages arising as a result of improper use. All warranty claims are to be

directed to Atomik™ Customer Service at 1-800-705-0620 (208-762-0620) or [email protected].

Do not hold the back of the boat when launching. The propeller is very sharp and may cause severe injury. Always

disconnect the battery when working on the boat to avoid electric shock. Be very careful, these boats are capable of

reaching high speeds. Make sure you have plenty of open space to run your model.

Important Notice

Atomik™ assumes sole responsibility for our products; therefore, dealers should not be involved in any warranty

issues. All warranty claims are to be directed to Atomik™ Customer Service. Before returning any defective product,

please contact Atomik™ Customer Service at 800-705-0620 (208-762-0620) or [email protected] to

receive a Return Merchandise Authorization Number. A dated & itemized sales receipt must accompany any product

returned for warranty work.

GUARANTEE

All products are inspected and adjusted individually before leaving the manufacturer and are guaranteed to be free of

material defects and manufacturing faults.

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WARNINGS

Problem

Cause

Fix

Speed Control does not operate.

1.

Transmitter and/or receiver is not switched on.

1.

Switch on

2.

Batteries are not fully charged.

2.

C

harge batteries

3.

Improper radio installation.

3.

Reinstall correctly

Motor does not operate.

1.

Batteries are not fully charged.

1.

C

harge batteries

2.

Improper radio installation.

2.

Reinstall correctly

3.

Loose motor wire connection.

3.

Check connections

4.

D

amag

ed

motor.

4.

Repla

ce or

re

pa

ir

1.

Flex shaft and/or bearings are dirty.

1.

Clean and regrease

Motor rotates, but boat does not move.

Propeller does not rotate freely when

disconnected from the motor.

1.

Motor coupler set screw is loose.

1.

T

ighten set screw

Tighten set screw T

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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SETUP NOTES

1814M-1

Atomik RC

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Rathdrum, Idaho 83858 USA

Australia

PO Box 7325

Alexandria, NSW 2015

Customer Service

800.705.0620

208.762.0620 (Outside USA)

[email protected]

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